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The Idea of Abolishing MDX Is Not New.

Headline from 1999- ‘Mayor lobbies to Kill Toll Agency” A trip back in time reveals that people knew MDX(Miami-Dade Expressway Authority) had potential to grow at an alarming rate.  This article from April, 1999 reveals that then Miami Dade mayor, … Continue reading

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MDX’s Beltway West Into the Everglades- A Bad Idea

Westward Ho!  So desires MDX, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority and it’s board of directors.   Project #83618, included in MDX’s five year work program would extend the 836 Dolphin Expressway further west to Krome Avenue and then south to the Tamiami Airport.    … Continue reading

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Rental car company taking advantage of tourist that don’t sign up for Sun Pass.

We recently heard from Ken, a tourist from Tennessee, that rented a car from Thrifty Rental Car and was charged $225.00 for toll “violations”. All because he declined to rent a Sun Pass toll transponder when he picked up his … Continue reading

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Drivers avoiding new MDX(Miami-Dade Expressway Authority) tolls on 874 and 878 in Kendall.

This comes as no surprise to anyone. People are protesting by avoiding these overpriced toll roads. And well they should! Even with the drop in drivers using the highway, MDX is still realizing increased revenue, up to 25% more. We … Continue reading

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MDX’s plan for 874 ramp- “A Bridge to Woolbright”

The Bridge to Woolbright (London Square West) Having attended the “Public Hearing” last week regarding the planned expansion of 874 over the turnpike and on to SW 128 Street to SW 137 Avenue, a few things became readily apparent: 1. … Continue reading

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Proposed SR 874 extension ramp to SW 128th Street – A Bridge to Nowhere

It had always been my impression – and the stated element of the MDX five year plan – that the proposed ramps exiting the south end of the Don Shula Expressway were going to connect to SW 136th Street as … Continue reading

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Safety Assessment Findings Evaluation- SAFE report on Killian Parkway re-configuration.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Roll Back Tolls issues ‘SAFE’ report (Safety Assessment Findings Evaluation)  on the recently opened MDX(Miami-Dade Expressway Authority) redesign of Killian Parkway.  This report is in response to the MDX’ ITSA’ report.  The SAFE report offers strong recommendations … Continue reading

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Story in Kendall Gazette about rise in accidents on Killian Parkway after MDX redesign.

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MDX releases their safety report on Killian Parkway

We attended the MDX(Miami-Dade Expressway Authority) board of directors meeting this past Tuesday, September 27th.  Doug Kostowski and yours truly, spoke before the board with our concerns and ideas to help MDX solve the many accidents that have occurred since they opened … Continue reading

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81 Accidents-Killian Parkway police report – Updated Aug. 1 – Sept. 14, 2011

The lack of safety on Killian Parkway is growing as evidenced by this updated police accident report showing 81 accidents on Killian Parkway.  MDX (Miami-Dade Expressway Authority) needs to act much faster than it has to prevent more accidents.  Some … Continue reading

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